WMCFW DAY 5: Tatsuaki, Jaan Choxi, The Wild North, 3.Paradis, Stephan Caras, Mikael D

I cannot believe it's over. The final day of World MasterCard Fashion Week has yet again wrapped up for another season. Of course, I was very excited to see old friends. Although a week is not enough to catch up because of the hectic schedule during the day. Too bad I only see them twice a year. Or at some events coincidentally.  I've also met a lot more of amazing and talented people in the industry - whether it be photographers, fellow bloggers, and even designers. See you all again in six months!

WMCFW DAY 4: Kania, Hilary Macmillan, Lole, Farley Chatto, Soia & Kyo, Rudsak

When you attend every single show of the week, by the fourth day some of us might feel a bit hungover. Who knows that saying, "One tequila.. two tequila.. three tequila.. floor"? Or maybe it's just me? Either way, the same kind of concept applies to WMCFW.  Not from the alcohol intake in-between shows (although that Grey Goose booth looks very tempting) *wink wink* It actually takes a lot out of your energy. While society often thinks of fashion as a glamorous and superficial industry, it is in fact hard work. No one really knows what it's like to work backstage. Except, you know, people in the business. Oh the pressure. Just think of a production of a play. It's exactly the same.

WMCFW DAY 3: Atelier Wonder, Triarchy, Malorie Urbanovitch, Klaxon Howl, Hayley Elsaesser, Mackage

Whether you were in the office or at World MasterCard Fashion Week, Wednesday still felt like a "hump day." With two days of Canadian designers already behind us (see my recaps of Day 1 and Day 2), some of us have felt a little "fashion weak." #firstworldproblems. Day 3 at WMCFW started off with the Toronto Fashion Incubator's Press and Buyer's Brunch. This two-day event showcases the best in emerging talents. It's an amazing opportunity for media and retailers to directly interact with designers and their creations.

For lovers of street style, this was definitely the day to be at David Pecaut Square. Atelier Wonder and Hayley Elsaesser presented unisex collections that drifted heavily from the WMCFW norm of more traditional high-end womenswear.

WMCFW DAY 2: Helder Diego, Narces, Vawk, Melissa Nepton, David Dixon

I was very much looking forward to day two of World MasterCard Fashion Week (WMCFW). Mainly due the celebration of 20 years of David Dixon and I was kind of intrigued by VAWK's Subway collaboration. Fashion goers, despite Mother Nature's stubbornness for colder weather conditions, were adored in white and pastel colours, seemed to boldly say one thing: spring has sprung.

WMCFW DAY 1: Mikhael Kale, Sid Neigum, Pink Tartan

Last week, World MasterCard Fashion Week (WMCFW for short) took over David Pecaut Square yet again for its Fall/Winter 2015 Collections. The week-long spectacle showcased hundreds of men's and women's fashion by Canadian designers. Despite the horrible Canadian cold, this season's fashion week was blazing hot in and out of the tents. The air was unmistakably filled with that World MasterCard Fashion Week energy. There's been a certain routine I've noticed for the past four seasons I've attended - Stacey McKenzie in a jaw-dropping gown, nicotine-addict editors huddled in circles outside, and WiFi that would drain your battery even before loading a webpage. What's different about WMCFW these days is an increase in diversity, there is an ever-growing range of ethnicities on the runways and in the seats.

GIVEAWAY | Fashion Saturday at WMCFW

Hello my fellow fashion enthusiasts! I am very excited to announce that I am giving away two tickets (value of $100) to the World MasterCard Fashion Week Fashion Saturday on Oct 25th.

Interested? Read more below.

Fashion Saturday presented by BMO is back this season! Taking place on Saturday, October 25 at the World MasterCard Fashion Week tent at David Pecaut Square in Toronto, the event offers the public an inside look at Canada’s leading fashion week.

Hosted by actor and host Lauren Collins (session one) and Cityline host Tracy Moore (sessions two and three) guests to the event will enjoy a special Spring/Summer 2015 highlights fashion show featuring top Canadian designers, followed by a trends presentation with style expert Afiya Francisco, Maybelline’s Grace Lee and Redken’s Cindy Duplantis.

Attendees will also be able to shop the designer pop-up market, experience the Fashion Environment, participate in hair and makeup installations, sample VIP-style food and drinks and much more. Tickets to the three sessions (1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.) are available for purchase online. Student rates are also available.

***Please note that the first session at 1:00 pm is the only session that allows under the age of 19 to attend. All other sessions require attendees to be age of majority.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Winner will be contacted through email.

Checkerboard

Since this is my first official fashion week, I decided to dress up a bit. And by "a little," I meant go all out! Haha just kidding.. Well all I wanted was to wear something memorable.

Orange and Lime

Funny story. I got this pumpkin orange dress at H&M a couple years ago -- AND I NEVER GOT TO WEAR IT UNTIL THAT NIGHT! This is one sign that my clothing addiction is going way overboard. Imagine this dress hidden in my closet not for two months but for two years! Back then, I had no idea how to style it until it has been long forgotten.

Mikhael Kale SS'14

Mikhael Kale Kicked Off World MasterCard Fashion Week
Canadian Designer Mikhael Kale Debuted Modern Collection of Sleek Separates for Spring/Summer 2014 Season
 

Toronto, Ontario | October 18, 2013 – Mikhael Kale’s runway show launched the Spring/Summer 2014 season of World MasterCard Fashion Week in an east Toronto warehouse-turned-runway with his tightly edited collection of modern garments which play with angles, lines and shading inspired by artist Mary Reid’s geometrically rendered portraits.